So last weekend Connie and I went to the ordination of our new Bishop who just happens to be from Pittsburgh where he is beloved. They clearly wanted to give him a big she-bang promotion ceremony which we locals couldn't hope to replicate. We get to do our modest best for his "installation" here in Juneau, but this was something to behold in the great ceremonial traditions of the church. We also got a nice visit with the sweetie-face and her family, to include our introduction to Raoul.
We also got to experience the sophistication of big-city dining at assorted French, Ethiopian, and converted church brewhouse establishments with some old friends as well. The Brewhouse set the standard for sophistication with rattlesnake dumpling appetizers that we all agree tastes like chicken, just like they say in the old westerns.
The main event was just as pomped and circumstantial as one can get this side of the Vatican: 150 preists, 20 bishops, archbishops and papal nuncio's, 10,000 piped organs, brass and tympanies in the choir loft, professional cantors, etc., etc. To be honest, we're rather intimidated. We know this fellow has seen us and understands what he is getting into. Its just a little embarrassing to feel like we need to measure up.
Will keep you abreast of our various efforts and remodel stages but for now this posting process is defeating me. Dad
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